Renewable energies are growing and playing a prominent role in global power matrices. Solar and wind energy have doubled their share in the last 5 years, replacing coal.Among fossil sources, coal led to the growth of clean energy. However, the pace of growth is important to get closer to the goals of combating climate change. … Continue reading Solar and wind energy doubled participation in 5 years
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The largest offshore wind power plant will be in the Netherlands
Vattenfall will invest in the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea, the Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4 offshore wind energy project, without subsidy.The wind farm will have a capacity of 1.5 GW, which will make it the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands and also in the world. But it will … Continue reading The largest offshore wind power plant will be in the Netherlands
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association signs an agreement with the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador
The Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) and the Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC EP) have signed an agreement to establish a framework for collaboration on issues related to technical assistance, information exchange, teaching and technical, scientific and technological cooperation in renewable energy matter. The Framework Collaboration Agreement between Spanish Wind Energy Association and CELEC aims to … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association signs an agreement with the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador
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World Gets 2.5 GW of Offshore Wind Energy in H1 2020
Globally, 2,535 MW of offshore wind power was put into operation during the first half of the year, with offshore wind turbines installations reaching 29,839 MW by the end of June 2020, according to World Forum Offshore’s (WFO) H1 2020 Global Offshore Wind Energy Report. The organisation said the figures underline the continued growth of … Continue reading World Gets 2.5 GW of Offshore Wind Energy in H1 2020
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Joint Baltic 1GW offshore wind farm set to weigh on prices
Estonia and Latvia’s planned 1GW Gulf of Riga offshore wind farm could be Europe’s first cross-border project of its kind and pave the way for future co-operation in large-scale offshore renewable capacity. On 30 July, the Estonian economic minister Taavi Aas signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate with Latvia on the new development, which … Continue reading Joint Baltic 1GW offshore wind farm set to weigh on prices
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Neoenergia (Iberdrola) advances with works in the Chafariz wind energy plant in Paraíba (Brazil)
The construction of the Chafariz Wind Power Complex, the first in the Sertão da Paraíba, has progressed rapidly. Until the end of the first half of 2020, Neoenergia performed 14.11% of the services, a percentage higher than expected for the period. As a result, 39.26% of civil works and 2.39% of network activities are completed.Scheduled … Continue reading Neoenergia (Iberdrola) advances with works in the Chafariz wind energy plant in Paraíba (Brazil)
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49 Metre Blades for Solwaybank Wind Farm
Consisting of 15 Vestas V100 wind turbines, each featuring 49 metre blades and 75 metre towers, our Team began the transport of each of the 120 main components and ancillary items from Glasgow’s King George V Dock. With space at a premium at the Glasgow dockside, due to this being the first of two wind … Continue reading 49 Metre Blades for Solwaybank Wind Farm
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Wind energy leader unveils path to long-term profitable growth at Capital Markets Day
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy today outlined its path to long-term sustainable profitable growth at its virtual Capital Markets Day. SGRE said that a refreshed corporate strategy would unleash the full potential of the company by capturing growth opportunities in its profitable Offshore and Services businesses and driving a turnaround in Onshore. The strategy prioritizes profitability … Continue reading Wind energy leader unveils path to long-term profitable growth at Capital Markets Day
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Vestas completes Folha Larga Sul wind power plant in Brazil
Vestas announced that it has completed the installation of wind turbines at the 151.2 MW Folha Larga Sul wind farm in the municipality of Campo Formoso, in Bahia.The wind energy project is part of the Casa dos Ventos wind farm and can generate more than 770 GWh of energy per year, which will be used … Continue reading Vestas completes Folha Larga Sul wind power plant in Brazil
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Vestas’ wind turbines for 86 MW wind farm in Finland
Vestas has secured an order for 86 MW wind turbines with German developer CPC Germania for the Lakiakangas III wind farm located in Isojoki in the Ostrobothnia region of Southern Finland. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of 20 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW power optimized mode, as well as an … Continue reading Vestas’ wind turbines for 86 MW wind farm in Finland
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Iberdrola will supply wind energy to Bayer in Mexico
Iberdrola has completed a contract with the German chemical and pharmaceutical group Bayer for the supply of long-term wind energy (PPA) in Mexico, through its Santiago onshore wind farm, with 105 megawatts (MW) of capacity and located in the State of Guanajuato. The contract will be for a period of 15 years, reported the German … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply wind energy to Bayer in Mexico
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa’s climate targets verified by Science Based Targets initiative
In 2018, the company was the first renewable energy manufacturer that committed to the SBTi and reaffirmed its commitment by becoming a signatory of the United Nation’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign in late 2019. Siemens Gamesa runs entirely on green electricity in Spain, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom – countries where the company … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s climate targets verified by Science Based Targets initiative
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Voltalia will build a wind power plant in Brazil for the Japanese group
The French power company Voltalia announced on Tuesday the signing of a contract that includes the development, construction and operation of a wind farm in Brazil that will supply all production to the Japanese multinational TODA. Construction of the wind power project in Rio Grande do Norte, with about 28 megawatts of capacity, is expected … Continue reading Voltalia will build a wind power plant in Brazil for the Japanese group
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RWE completes installation of foundations and export cables at Triton Knoll offshore wind farm
RWE has taken a major step towards first power generation in 2021 at Triton Knoll by completing the installation of the 90 foundations for the wind turbines and two 50-kilometer-long export cables connecting the offshore and onshore electrical systems. The successful installation was achieved during one of the project’s most challenging times due to the … Continue reading RWE completes installation of foundations and export cables at Triton Knoll offshore wind farm
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Australia will lead the energy transition with wind power, photovoltaic and solar thermal energy
Despite short-term challenges such as the coronavirus crisis, Australia will become the world leader in the long-term energy transition, achieving the fastest transition to an overwhelming proportion of renewables in its combination of energy, data and energy. analytics company GlobalData said on Monday. Australia has a strong portfolio of solar and wind power projects, which … Continue reading Australia will lead the energy transition with wind power, photovoltaic and solar thermal energy
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TSK sells its La Africana concentrated solar power plant to the Q-Energy fund
TSK has agreed to sell its solar power plants in operation in Spain to Q-Energy, Qualitas Equity’s renewable asset fund manager. The company chaired by Sabino García Vallina has thus transferred a part of its subsidiary Esersa, for which a year ago it explored the possibility of going public. Specifically, it has transferred its stakes … Continue reading TSK sells its La Africana concentrated solar power plant to the Q-Energy fund
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Nordex N149 wind turbines lead wind power in Germany in the first half of 2020
More than 1,100 N149 wind turbines have been sold worldwide for a total of more than 5,100 MW of wind power to date.At the same time, the number of wind turbines sold of the model N117 in Germany alone has increased to more than 800 since its market launch.Nordex scores points in Germany with its … Continue reading Nordex N149 wind turbines lead wind power in Germany in the first half of 2020
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Invenergy to expand wind energy in Kansas and Missouri
A company planning a high-voltage power line carrying wind energy across the Midwest says it will distribute more of the electricity in Missouri and Kansas after running into regulatory delays in Illinois. Invenergy Transmission said Tuesday that it plans to increase its delivery capacity in Missouri and Kansas to as much as 2,500 megawatts, which … Continue reading Invenergy to expand wind energy in Kansas and Missouri
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Offshore wind power a key resource not to be squandered in Japan
It is possible to fight the climate crisis and bolster the economy at the same time by making full use of an abundant resource that’s right before our eyes. The government and the private sector must work together to expand wind power generation. The government last month added new zones where offshore wind energy generation … Continue reading Offshore wind power a key resource not to be squandered in Japan
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Wind energy creates jobs in Queensland
The 450 MW first stage of the wind power project will comprise 101 wind turbines; enough to power the equivalent of approximately 320,000 Queensland homes.Construction starts next year on a billion-dollar Central Queensland wind farm, creating 350 jobs, thanks to a sales deal with one of Queensland’s publicly owned generators. Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham … Continue reading Wind energy creates jobs in Queensland
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